Coup Sparks an End (aug 12, 1991 – aug 12, 1991)

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- People resent Communist Party because of Communism = bad reputation after this event

SO Gorbachev resigns

Soviet Parliament stops all Communist activity

By December 1991, 15 Soviet Republics declare independence (Baltics, etc.)

First elected president of Russia = Borris Yeltsin

Cold War ENDS

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